Day: August 19, 2024

Tinubu Fires NAHCON Chairman, Ahmad Arabi, Over N90bn Hajj Subsidy Fraud

Ganiyu Amodu

President Bola Tinubu has sacked Jalal Arabi, as Executive Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). Ajuri Ngelale, Presidential spokesman, disclosed this in a statement in which he announced Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman as the new Chairman of the agency. “Professor Usman is a renowned scholar with qualifications from two Islamic centres of excellence — the University of Madinah and Peshawar University, Pakistan. “He is also well-grounded in Hajj operations, having served as the Chairman of Kano State Pilgrims Board, and successfully superintended the operations of the largest…

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Nigeria Emerges 2nd At Al Fourquane Int’l Qur’an Competition

Ganiyu Amodu

+ How AbdulQodri Atukale, 100 Level UNILAG Student fetch honour for country in Cote de voire.   The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN) Lagos State Area Unit has made a bold statement, as Nigeria proudly secured 2nd place at the Grand Finale of the Al-Fourqane International Qur’an Competition in Abidjan, Cote de voire. Nigeria trailed Cote de voire, the host country and winner of the Qur’an Competition, while Mali won the third place. The Muslim Students’ body achieved this feat following an excellent performance put up by MSSNLagos’ AbdulQodri…

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“You Have 21 Days,” ASUU Gives Nigerian Govt Strike Notice

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Academic Staff Union of Universities has informed the Federal Government of its plans to embark on a nationwide strike by placing the government on a 21-day notice. According to PUNCH, the notification was confirmed by sources within ASUU’s National Executive Council (NEC) on Monday in Abuja. The notice was issued following a crucial NEC meeting held at the University of Ibadan, where members deliberated extensively on the current state of affairs. A copy of the notice is expected to be transmitted to key government bodies, including the Federal Ministries…

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Chiedu Ugbo Exits As Tinubu Appoints Jennifer Adighije NDPHC MD

ADEOLA YUSUF

“MSc., Wireless Networks & Telecommunications, University of London, UK; BSc. Electrical/Electronics Engineering, UNILAG,” What to know about new MD/CEO, six other new EDs   President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Engineer Jennifer Adighije as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer for Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) with new management team for the company. Platforms Africa reports that this follows the exit of Mr. Chiedu Ugbo, who was appointed in June but confirmed as the MD/CEO in August 2016. The new members of the management of the…

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Shake Up In AIT, Faaji FM As Mgt Retires Akiotu, Tosin Dokpesi, Somide, Others

Ganiyu Amodu

. ‘With effect from October 31,’ full notice Daar Communications sent to NGX confirming retirement of 10 top executive directors + NAMES   Nigerian independent broadcast group, DAAR Communications Plc, owners of Raypower FM, AIT, and Faaji FM, has retired ten top executive directors in one of the major employment shakeup in the company’s history. The company confirmed the retirement in a memo signed by Company Secretary, Miji Jonah, Esq, and sent to the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NGX), stating that the action was in compliance with the Code of Corporate…

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‘Do It Yourself,’ MTN, Others Get Permit To Generate Electricity

Abibat Babalola

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued permits to Golden Penny Power Limited, MTN Communications Nigeria Limited, Havenhill Synergy, and others for mini-grid electricity generation. The NERC said it issued nine new off-grid generation licences in the first quarter of 2024 with a gross capacity of 109.69 megawatts and three new trading licences. According to a report by the commission, Golden Penny Power Limited got a licence to build six off-grid gas plants in Lagos, Oyo, Ogun, and Cross River states. The total capacity is 100MW. Also, MTN was granted…

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‘No Magic,’ We’ll Only Supply What We Have – Fuel Marketers Give Reason For Scarcity

Abibat Babalola

Oil marketers have attributed this round of scarcity of Premium Motor Spirit also known as petrol, to lingering logistics challenges. This was disclosed by the President of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association, (PETROAN), Billy Gillis-Harry who was a guest on Channels Television’s Morning Brief on Monday. According to him, oil marketers are currently supply constrained, and could “distribute only what we have”. He said, “I think until we get our supply challenges sorted out efficiently and abundantly, we will not be able to get out of this circle.…

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“Submit Matric List,” Nigeria Orders Varsities As Fake Degree’s Racket Worsens

Abibat Babalola

. ‘3 months after matric ceremony or nothing;’ The full memo containing the riot act read to the Vice Chancellors     The Federal Government has threatened to sanction higher institutions that fail to submit lists of students admitted immediately after matriculation. This was revealed in a memo ‘CLARIFICATION ON DISCLOSURE OF ADMITTED CANDIDATES OUTSIDE CAPS( 2017-DATE)’ by the Jamb Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB) obtained by Channels Television. The initiative, according to JAMB’s Public Communications Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, is one of the recommendations made by a committee set up by…

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’19 Mths After Burying Mum;’ Dangote Group’s Spokesperson, Roseline Okere, Dies

Abibat Babalola

. ‘Sad, Shocking,‘ What friends wrote on the Guardian newspaper’s ex-energy editor   A former energy editor with the Guardian newspaper, Roseline Okere, is Dead Platforms Africa reports that Okere, ŵho until her death, was a staff at the communication department of the Dangote Group, died 19 months after burying her late mother, Madam Victoria Inegbonoise, in January 2023. The news of her demise was confirmed by the editor of The Guardian newspaper, Femi Adekoya, on Monday after an enquiry on the National Association of Energy Correspondents (NAEC’s) WhatsApp group.…

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Cabals Behind Blowing Up Of Power Transmission Substations – Adelabu

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has said he has been threatened many times by unknown persons who are against the reforms in the country’s power sector. Adelabu, a former Oyo State governorship candidate, said he would not be bullied and intimidated by those against the progress and success recorded in the sector. Speaking during an interview on Fresh FM’s ‘Political Circuit’ programme, the former minister asserted that all problems in the power sector are surmountable. The minister also claimed that cabals and cartels are behind the blowing up of…

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